MSHA's Form 5000-1, "Certificate of Electrical Training," is required to be used by instructors for reporting to MSHA the qualification of those persons who have satisfactorily completed a coal mine electrical training program course. The Agency is also requesting approval for applications for MSHA approved tests and for State tests that are administered as part of an MSHA-approved State program.
US Code:
30 USC 811
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
US Code:
30 USC 813(h)
Name of Law: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Number of Respondents: The estimated number of respondents decreased from 294 to 248 due to a decline in the number of submissions of MSHA Form 5000-1 and evidence of eligibility.
Number of Responses: The estimated number of responses decreased from 1,632 to 1,512 due to a decline in the number of submissions.
Annual Time Burden: The estimated annual time burden decreased from 772 hours to 695 hours due to the decrease in the number of responses.
Annual Burden Costs: The estimated annual burden costs increased from $52,687 to $53,568 due to an increase in wages.
Annual Other Burden Costs: The estimated annual other burden cost increased, from $299 to $331 due to an increase in the share of forms submitted by mail.
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Federal Hours: The estimated annual federal hours remained the same at 730 hours as the time to spent maintaining the database remained constant.
Federal Costs: The estimated annual federal costs increased from $35,081 to $42,766 due to an increase in the number of certification cards mailed to miners.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Evidence of Eligibility